Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-FH25

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Casio EX-FH25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the EX-FH25 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 21 months after the EX-FH25 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up vs the EX-FH25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Casio Exilim EX-FH25. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Casio EX-FH25 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Casio EX-FH25 has dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Casio EX-FH25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the EX-FH25.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and EX-FH25 is 93 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and EX-FH25.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon ELPH 510 HS to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 510 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.